Topic: French Riviera

Gosling's film booed at Cannes screening (+video)

Gosling's film booed: Ryan Gosling's latest film, 'Only God Forgives' was booed during a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Was that why Gosling was not at Cannes?

Emma Watson says she loves how different her 'Bling Ring' role is from Hermione Granger

Emma Watson stars as a celebrity-obsessed Los Angeles teenager in Sofia Coppola's 'The Bling Ring,' which premiered at Cannes. Emma Watson says she's enjoying 'having the chance to transform into new roles.'

Man Booker Prize: 6 nominees on the shortlist

These six novels made the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize. Which will win?

Malfunctioning Russian probe spotted hurtling through space backward (+video)

Veteran satellite watcher Thierry Legault filmed the wayward Russian Phobos-Grunt probe, which was intended to collect soil samples from a Martian moon but is instead heading toward a destructive plunge back to earth. 

White Truffles in Winter

An opulent novel based on the life of Auguste Escoffier, the 'king of chefs and chef of kings.'

Referendum in Greece has Eurozone members reaching for panic button

Referendum to be called in Greece: Prime Minister George Papandreou called for a referendum that may further destabilize the economy in Europe and undermine euro.

5 reasons why Haiti's Jean-Claude Duvalier is infamous

Outside the posh hotel where Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier has lodged since unexpectedly returning to Haiti on Jan. 16, supporters of the former dictator have gathered in a show of support, some of them yelling: “The revolution is going to start!” They seemed drawn by nostalgia and embellished memories of the Duvalier era, which lasted for nearly 30 years. “Baby Doc” Duvalier became the successor to the regime in 1971 when at the age of 19 he took over from his father, "Papa Doc" François Duvalier (indeed, he started off as a physician). As the following five slides attest, Baby Doc's infamy precedes him.

How strong are charges against Haiti's Jean-Claude Duvalier? Very, say experts.

Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier (aka 'Baby Doc') was charged in court Tuesday with embezzlement, corruption, and misappropriation of funds. 'It’s fairly easy to pursue legally,' says one expert.

Fish stew, French style

Once a humble dish, Bouillabaisse now has haute-cuisine status. But it's still surprisingly simple.

Kate Middleton 'will be burdened' by comparisons to Diana, say royal watchers

Kate Middleton will be jousting with the memory of one of the best-known women of the 20th Century.

Flash floods near French Riviera leave at least 19 dead

Flash floods swept away cars, trees, and parts of houses in a deluge that devastated a picturesque region in the hills behind a portion of the French Riviera.

Jacques Cousteau's legacy lives on

Sailing around the world on his iconic ship Calypso, Cousteau captivated audiences.

Thai film 'Boonmee' wins top honor at Cannes Film Festival

Winners were announced at the Cannes Film festival.

Opinion: Toast, fries, and kisses: Everything is better French

America is indebted to France for more than good food.

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Opinion: Electing judges – with cash

Merit, not money, should sway judicial elections.